Teams want to spend this time to get better, come together as a unit and, most importantly, avoid injuries.

Provisions in the most recent collective bargaining agreement limit the number of padded/contact practices, which should curb the number of training-camp injuries.

Unfortunately, injuries are as much a part of football as helmets and shoulder pads.

New Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey is heading into his first camp at the helm of the team. He should keep a watchful eye on these players to make sure they get through the dog days of summer unscathed.

RB, Maurice Jones-Drew

Maurice Jones-Drew is without question the best player on the team, and the Jaguars definitely couldn't afford to lose him.

But there's another reason why Jones-Drew cannot afford to get injured: his eventful offseason.

If MJD were to get hurt either during camp or during the season, most would immediately point to the fact the he didn't work out with the team during the summer, especially if he's late attending camp.

He's also the face of the franchise and sells tickets and merchandise. Not to say that the fans of Jacksonville would abandon the team if he were to get hurt, but business would definitely take a bit of hit in certain areas.

WR, Justin Blackmon

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Another player that's going to help sell some tickets and have people watching the Jaguars this season is rookie receiver Justin Blackmon.

Presuming he sings a contract, the Jags will rely on him to not only rejuvenate the league's worst offense statically last season, but also to bring some energy around the team again—energy that's been dormant since around 2007.

The Jaguars traded up two spots to grab Blackmon with the No. 5 overall pick. They could not afford to have him on the shelf for any amount of time.